Mount Holyoke Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Earn 3 credits this January term studying in beautiful San José, Costa Rica. Choose from a history course, Costa Rican Health Care System and Tropical Medicine, and a social science offering, Conflict Resolution and Health Care; both taught in English at Veritas University and particularly...

The Instituto San Joaquín de Flores affords students in both semester and summer programs the ability to take courses taught by Costa Rican faculty from local universities. All coursework has been specifically designed for American students with the goal of maximizing their linguistic and...

Take a gap year on your terms — with AIFS.
We provide all-inclusive, flexible program options to customize your gap year adventure around the world. Mix and match destinations and academic terms for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to earn college credits, immerse yourself in a different...

Come explore San José with the bright urban center of a country filled with beautiful nature, kind people, and authentic cultural experiences!
Students who choose to study abroad in San José through API’s Multidisciplinary and Environmental Studies summer program at the...

Spend a semester or academic year in the lively capital of San Jose with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 23 credits per semester from Veritas University through various courses and internship opportunities. Courses are taught in English and Spanish.
Veritas University offers an internship...

The Spanish and Community Engagement Program at ICDS offers students the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills while gaining exposure to the Costa Rican society and culture. Students will complete 3 hours of class Monday through Thursday afternoons, following a morning spent...

Spend the summer in the lively capital of San José with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 10 credits while studying at Veritas University. Courses are taught in English and Spanish with no previous Spanish language study required.
Live in a homestay within walking distance of campus where you...

The Instituto San Joaquín de Flores affords students in both semester and summer programs the ability to take courses taught by Costa Rican faculty from local universities. All coursework has been specifically designed for American students with the goal of maximizing their linguistic and...

Students choosing to study at the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) complete their coursework in both English and Spanish with other American study abroad students on the campus of the Universidad Latina, Costa Rica’s largest private university. The campus is located...

Students choosing to study at the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) complete their coursework in both English and Spanish with other American study abroad students on the campus of the Universidad Latina, Costa Rica’s largest private university. The campus is located...

Come explore San José with the bright urban center of a country filled with beautiful nature, kind people, and authentic cultural experiences!
Students who choose to study abroad in San José through API’s Multidisciplinary and Environmental Studies Program at the Universidad...

The Instituto San Joaquín de Flores affords students in both semester and summer programs the ability to take courses taught by Costa Rican faculty from local universities. All coursework has been specifically designed for American students with the goal of maximizing their linguistic and...

The Instituto San Joaquín de Flores affords students the ability to take courses taught by Costa Rican faculty from local universities. All coursework has been specifically designed for American students with the goal of maximizing their linguistic and cultural exposure. The location...

Founded in 1991, Universidad Veritas is a private university that prides itself on the development of non-linear critical thought and creativity. The university’s mission statement emphasizes the student’s active participation in the learning process; every student is expected to play...

This program is designed for students interested in art and design in a Spanish immersion setting. Subject areas may include advertising design, photography, interior design, product design, architecture, and digitial animation. Students are highly encouraged to complete an intensive...

Students choosing to study at the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) complete their coursework in both English and Spanish with other American study abroad students on the campus of the Universidad Latina, Costa Rica’s largest private university. The campus is located...

We offer three programs in San José: Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences, Medical Spanish & Health, and Intensive Spanish Language. It doesn’t matter how long you go -- you will be able to absorb the language and the culture through your classes...